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Potpourri... It won't do a bit of good to complain, but last week, ior the millionth time, we wondered why everything comes at once. From Monday beginning with the annual Easter Monday lunch eon ot St. Anne' Altar society, to Friday night when Methodist Women gave a children's style show Potpourri was practically on the fly. Vining Repertory plays, Re publican luncheons, recitals and other events came along so fast we were in something of a daze. What's worse, the coming weeks will probably be no quieter. Medford doesn't have an East er parade, like New York City, but a great many women show off their Easter finery at the annual Altar society luncheon. Mrs. Louis LeMire, who was chairman of the party, wore a pretty grey and pink print with one of those little pink bonnet -type hats which are so popular this year. Mrs. Lau rance V. Espey, who was hurry ing back and forth with platters of food for the buffet table, wore a red print frock with red straw hat, and another hostess, Mrs. John P. Cooney (Eleanor Mc Cabe), looked smart in a black silk suit which she wore with a bright green scarf and a light straw hat. Mrs. John Boyle's navy blue i ensemble was set off with a hat of red straw and Mrs. Raymond Miksche's beige suit, with unique fur trim on the sleeves, was worn with a hat of unusual green shade. Mrs. Miksche wore green orchids and explained that she and daughter Mary were a little 6tartled to find Easter Sun day morning that the two of them had been showered with five corsages, the members of the family having failed to con sult with one another before hand. Mrs. Miksche had arranged the table centerpieces, both of which caused a buzz of comment from the guests. One combined yellow daffodils, purple pansies and purple candles in a metal branched holder which was fes tooned with twigs of maple just putting out blooms and leaves. The second table decoration was more traditional in spirit, with masses of low flowers and colored Easter eggs. The small luncheon tables were laid with pastel table covers and centered with hand-made paper Easter bonnets filled with flowers. Monday night Dr. and Mrs. Bert R. Elliott were hosts for an after-dinner party which nonorea John Money, war cor respondent who had spoken earlier that evening for Knife and Fork club. Included among i the refreshments was a tray of '"cheese, several varieties, one of which was the cause of consider able conversation. As We Live . . . This pale brown cheese, which turned out to be Scandinavian primost, we found provided an interesting new taste. Dr. Elliott confessed that he didn't care for it in the slightest, but said Mrs. E. was fond of it. Moore Hamil ton tried a nibble and heartily agreed with the doctor, saying he thought it tasted like health candy, which one gathered he considered pretty poor stuff. Mrs. Victor Birdseye, wno was presiding at the coffee service, is always an interesting conver sationalist and so we lingered with her after most of the guests had returned to the living room. In practically nothing flat the two of us covered politics, cnurcnes, international relations, current events in high school, daughters and their idiosyncrasies, colleges and universities of the west and a variety of other subjects. Mrs. Rawles Moore made it a three some after a bit, and the talk flowed on until Dr. Kirkland West's interesting remarks on China drew room. The party, we forgot to say before, was given in the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Eden, since the Elliott's home is in the country. Mrs. Eden's decora tions included some camellias from her garden and as usual we wondered how she manages to make plants put forth bigger and brighter blossoms than any thing we grow. Wednesday's assignments in cluded the Vining Repertory company's performance of "The Importance of Being Earnest" which we enjoyed very much. The members of this little the atrical company show great in ventiveness and ingenuity in staging, for they not only strug gle with the problem of a really small stage, but have a mini mum amount of money to spend on scenery, furniture, costumes, etc. Those who enjoyed "Earnest" as a high school or college pro duction would enjoy this excel lent cast even more, and too, the dialogue is as written by Wilde, and not as "softened" for school performances. While watching the play Wed nesday we were reminded of Medford High school's produc tion and of an incident which happened during the play George Weir, playing the title role of Earnest forgot his lines at one point. The prompter gave him the cue, but George's mind was a blank. The prompter again threw him the fiAst lines of the next speech, but the young actor still couldn't remember. So, George strolled Into the wings, quickly looked at the book and when the seen came flooding back, he just returned i sAiteA By DR. ELIZABETH HURLOCK POPULAR MAN KNOWS HOW TO LIVE AND LET LIVE Do you allow other people to live their own lives or do you try to force them to do things f 1'AMUIIP1I bs you minx tney snouia De done? II you do, you are sure to win more enemies than friends It is a com mon failing of human nature to want to be indepen dent, even if inde pendence means making mis takes and suffering conse quences for these mistakes. Even little children show this universal human failing at a very early age. As older and more experienc ed people, we constantly tell children what to do, what not to do, how to do it, and how not to . . ' do it. If thev would be willing to us into me "ving. ..ji. ,v, ,.,w Meidford High News Notes Dr. Huxlock Br Hobene Siarcher Dick Padgham was elected president of the Associated Stu dent Body for 1952-53 last Thurs day in the general elec tions. Other officers elect ed are Bob Walker, vice president; . . Kathryn Mc Allister, sec- re t a r y; Ed D e m m e r, t reasu rer; Ann Denman, business manager; Sally Harris, yell queen; and Duane Goodman, yell king Four amendments to the school constitution were also ac cepted by the students after a student body meeting was held Wednesday to discuss the pro posed changes. Members of the constitutional committee who suggested the changes were Steve Nye, Shirley Lynch, Beth Fcnton, Dick Crain Bill McAllister and Gail Gatter. R, Siarcher the Prom, Include Sally Nell, Marilyn Payne, Diane Findley and Mrs. Charles Chitwood. Bob Bosworth, '51, has been nominated as a candidate for sophomore class president at the University of Oregon. Sunday. April 10. 1(92 MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUKZ NINX Jean Kyle and Patsy Older, former Medford students, are on production crews of the Willam ette university production of Shakespeare's comedy, "Twelfth Night," to be presented the week-end of May 2. Jean is a member of the publicity com mittee and Patsy is working on costumes. The Grange SEND US YOUR BLANKETS FOR SPRING CLEANING Let ui thoroughly clean your blankets with the method recommended by ALL the leading Woolen Mills. Don't risk having your blankets ruined by moths. Send them to us NOW! ALL BLANKETS TREATED AGAINST MOTHS Wa carry a eomplete ifeck of binding!. We'll gladly rt blnd your blankera for a imill extra coit. You miy furnish the binding rf you prefer. 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Many people resent sugges tions and advice so keenly that they actually go to the opposite extreme and do something they had not even contemplated, just to show that they will be their own boss at any cost. This is not characteristic of children alone as many adults behave the same way. To be on the safe side, learn to keep your thoughts to your self until your opinion or advice is asked, Then give it but do not insist that it be followed. And, don't allow your felings to be hurt if your advice Is not accept ed and acted upon. The people who are most popular and most successful in life are those who have learned that others want to live their own lives without interference. Those who are most disliked, on the other hand, are the people who are constantly telling oth ers what to do and insisting that they do things in the way they themselves prescribe. If you are in the habit of "bossing" people around and this is a common habit among parents and people in positions of authority mend your ways. If necessary, learn to bite your tongue and shut your lips when you find yourself ready to give unsolicited advice. Small Sisai "Is there anything people car. do about being small? I have hoard that plenty oi oxer ciio will make ma grow bigger." S. M. (A) Stature is, for the most part, an hereditary trait. Small- ness and largeness run In famil ies. Peoples from northern Euro pean stock are, as a general rule, larger than those from southern European stock. The type of food the mother eats before her baby is born, the general condition of her health during pregnancy the type and amount of food the child has after birth, the amount of fresh air and exercise he has, and his general health condition all influence his ultimate size. After growth is completed, which means between 17 and 20 years for girls, and 20 and 22 years for boys, exercise will not make the person taller. Any growth that takes place after that will be in weight. DWorcoi "When one marriage partner wants a divorce and the othsr refutes to consent, what can be done?" Y. Z, (A) In most states, the law re quires that both husband ana wife must consent to a divorce. This Is as it should be as other wise, man might divorce his wife for a pretty young face and this bring great hardship to the wife and any children they may have. When only one marriage nartner wants a divorce, it usual ly means that conditions are not so hopeless that things could not be oatched up. That, of course, is the ideal solution to the prob lem. Late for Appointments! "Most of my friends are late for ap pointments. Is this the correct thing to dot It seems selfish to me." N. R. Some people are Intentionally late for social appointments be cause they believe it creates the Impression that they are busy and therefore Important. Others are late because they have poor time sense. They don't know how much time It will take them to meet the appointment on the dot so they don't allow themselves enough time. I agree with you that it is selfish to be late for appointments. It shows no consideration for the other person and what plans that per- I son may have. John Morley, war correspond ent who spoke at a meeting of Rogue Valley Knife and Fork club April 14, addressed Med ford high students earlier in the day. He described conditions in Korea as he saw them during a recent visit, and also spoke of other of his experiences in Eur ope and Asia. Morley compared prices in the Soviet Union with American prices and said that hours of work required to earn a certain article not money are the ba sis of Soviet prices. A group of students gathered around Morley alter the speech to ask questions pertaining to present international conditions and question him on relief meas ures for homeless Korean i Girls League week, to be April 28 to May 2, will feature a program for ninth grade girls on Tuesday, slack day on Wed nesday, a skit presented by sew- ng students and a tea for moth ers on Thursday, and print and cord day on Friday. Senior and Junior class prin cesses for the annual Junior Senior prom, to be held May 10, were chosen at meetings of the two classes last week. Junior princesses named were Sally Harris, Mareia Houghton, Rosalie Mole and Bets Rinehart. Senior princesses, one of whom will be named queen of I to the stage and went on as If : nothing had happened. And most . of the audience were unaware that anything was wrong. Director Bob Stedman often ; recounts this Incident and gives : it as a fine example of how an actor can remain calm during la minor emergency. O.S. Gold Hill Grange met April 17 with the lecture program presenting Joe Williamson, state champion archer, and his son, and assistant. Bob McCanny, in an archery demonstration. Master Jensen of Enterprise Grange was escorted to the mas ter's station. Mary Shaw wel comed him, and his wife, and various Gold Hill Grangers who had been away. Leona Jenks served as Pomona, in absence of Blanche Merriman, who is on a vacation. Herman Kamping filled Chas. Foote's place on the executive committee. Glenn Chase told of the in crease in freight rates, John Bruce gave an illustration of fattening beef and other meat. Lily Dusenberry told of flow ers that should be planted now. It was announced that Po mona will meet Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. at Lake Creek Grange hall. Juvenile Grange from Central Point will put on a drill. All members of the tableaux were asked to be present on Monday, April 21, at 8 p.m. for practice in degree work. Hal Bishop called for practice for the first and second degree team Monday evening also. Degree work will be put on at the next meeting, May 8, at the new time, 8:30 p.m., when can didates will be initiated. H.E.C. Chairman Ethel Askins asked that all members bring sand wiches for this meeting. A pro gram from Central Point is also scheduled for that night. Chairman Askins announced that a rummage sale will be held at Pythian hall In Medford April 28 and 29, and asked co operation of members. The V.F.W. has been granted use of the Grange hall April 27, at 2 p.m., for their Installation which will be open to the public, and everyone welcome. Chaplain Beman reported Joe Morgan ill with pleurisy. Fran cis Steiber said that Mrs. Lock wood was on crutches, and still suffering from arthritis. Dorothy Eskew said one of her boys and Joe Loeffler are on their way home from Korean waters, and expected in the States soon. Don Parker spoke on 4-H and FFA. Master Jensen spoke on the conservation district north of the Rogue river, and asked cooperation of those affected by this work. Master Howes announced that Gold Hill will put on a program over KMED Friday at 4:30 p.m. Needlework Chairman Nina Dusenberry displayed the cro cheted set, and Mary Shaw was fortunate to receive it. Lunch was served in the dining room bv the Jores. Bemans and Brad- fields. Shady Cots Grange Shady Cove Grange will meet Wednesday, April 23, at 8 p.m. A travelogue and other films will be shown by Earl Woods during the lecture hour. Sreving committee will be Mrs. Agnes Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Engle and Mrs. Marceille Blackman. The bazaar and food sale held April 12 by the H.E.C. was very successful. The quilt donated by Mrs. Ida Otto went to Paul Davis, and the crocheted baby set donated by Mrs. Chas. Kee to Dale Goodman. KITTEN IN RELAYS Houston, Tex. (U.R) Boot- sie, a cat owned by Mrs. Joella Brown, had her latest set of kittens in relays. 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